Deodorant mini-pad sanitary napkin

Abstract

A sanitary napkin is provided containing a perfume composition and means for inhibiting migration of components of the perfume composition. Means comprise providing within the napkin at least one elongated narrow strip element. The strip element carries the perfume composition and extends generally longitudinally within the napkin. Preferably, the strip element is a cellulosic string.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A process for manufacturing elongated absorbent bodies having a perfume composition disposed therein comprising: providing a supply of elongated narrow strip elements carrying said perfume composition;   continuously feeding said narrow elements into a pad-forming device comprising an endless air-pervious belt and means for air-laying loose particles of absorbent material thereon;   suspending said strip elements above and longitudinal with said belt; and   air-laying loose particles of absorbent material onto said belt and around at least one of said strip elements to form an absorbent body having at least one of said perfume composition carrying strip elements disposed therein said narrow strip element providing the only perfume in said body.   
     
     
       2. The process of claim 1 wherein said strip elements are impregnated to 0.2 to about 0.08 grams of perfume composition per absorbent body. 
     
     
       3. The process of claim 1 wherein said strip elements are ribbons of woven fabric. 
     
     
       4. The process of claim 1 wherein said strip elements are ribbons of non-woven fabric. 
     
     
       5. The process of claim 1 wherein said strip elements are cellulosic. 
     
     
       6. The process of claim 1 wherein said strip elements are strings. 
     
     
       7. The process of claim 1 wherein said strip elements are strings impregnated with a perfume composition, said strings being continuous and having been unwound from a spool, drawn through a perfume bath, and then rewound onto a second spool prior to being fed into said pad forming device. 
     
     
       8. The process of claim 7 wherein said rewound string is conditioned by aging for a period of time in a hermitically sealed bag whereby said perfume becomes uniformly distributed on said rewound string.